rowan

[ roh-uhn, rou- ]

noun

1. the European mountain ash, Sorbus aucuparia, having pinnate leaves and clusters of bright red berries.
2. either of two American mountain ashes, Sorbus americana or S. sambucifolia.
3. the berry of any of these trees.

rowan

/ ˈraʊ-; ˈrəʊən /

noun

1. another name for the (European) mountain ash

Word History and Origins

Origin of rowan¹

1795–1805; < Old Norse *raun- in reynir, Norwegian raun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rowan¹

C16: from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian rogn, raun , Old Norse reynir

Example Sentences

This fall, she tearfully dropped Rowan off to begin her freshman year at Wake Forest University.

From Washington Post

Liam Neeson was across from me, Rowan Atkinson was seated next to me, and on the other side was Laura Linney.

From The Daily Beast

And Joe Morton as Rowan roars each line with all of the ferocity—and then some—they require.

From The Daily Beast

“The White House will destroy you,” Rowan warns, when Olivia decides not to escape and to face the wrath of the media.

From The Daily Beast

Rowan was tried on a lesser weapons-possession charge—not assault.

From The Daily Beast

A pro-gun group, Gun Owners of America, offered Rowan legal assistance.

From The Daily Beast

No doubt it will be a trial for Miss Rowan, but I think she would feel better to have her father buried here.

From Project Gutenberg

I looked up at sound of a startled exclamation, and beheld the round African physog of Lyn Rowan's colored mammy.

From Project Gutenberg

In fact, it was to be expected of almost any man who happened to be thrown in contact with Lyn Rowan for any length of time.

From Project Gutenberg

Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.

From Project Gutenberg

The pretty stenographer colored, and I dryly set Mr. Rowan right—which appeared to disturb him more than his mistake.

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